Yoshi's Oakland

Oakland, CA

$24.00

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“The Pedrito Martinez Group is writing a new chapter in Cuban music history” - NPR All Things Considered

“Pedrito is a genius…working with him has been a revelation to me.” -
Wynton Marsalis Sept, 2014

With pure polyrhythmic precision, The Pedrito Martinez Group is a joyful adventure of fresh Afro-Cuban spirit. Led by Martinez, whose complex rumba and batá drumming joined by keyboardist Edgar Pantoja-Aleman range and groove, Alvaro Benavides (electric bass) and Jhair Sala (percussion) round out the dynamic. And when Martinez channels the beautiful Yoruba chants – still used by Cubans to address African gods – the group’s virtuosity is complete.

Pedrito Martinez has ignited a devoted fan base that includes Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal, Roger Waters, Derek Trucks, and Wynton Marsalis. The group has self-released two live albums. Their first studio album, The Pedrito Martinez Group, was released in 2013 on Motema Music.